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Pipe Alignment and Clamping Tool Offers High-Quality Alloy Welding

Friday, 26 August 2011

For welding purposes, a clamping device aligns two adjacent
sections of pipe internally. The apparatus has a variety of
clamping members movable between retracted and extended
positions. Each of the members holds a clamping shoe that
connects to the device frame. The technology is particularly
useful when welding large diameter alloy pipe such as 12-16"
stainless steel.

In addition to offering centerline alignment, the device
provides a back-up plate for the weld and ensures that the
pipe junction has the proper gap. Longitudinal grooves in
the clamping shoes also deliver inert gas efficiently to the
welding area. The tool provides a repeatable setup for highquality
welds.

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